A fire broke out around midnight Wednesday at Fire for the Lord BBQ in Greenville after the restaurant closed. The fire occurred in the back corner near firewood, smokers and ashes, destroying the restaurant. No one was hurt. The cause is under investigation by the City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department.
Angel Espinoza, Owner of Fire for the Lord BBQ; City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department, Investigating the fire
Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.
$Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
A shooting occurred at a party in northeast Commerce, Texas early Saturday morning, injuring multiple people. At least one victim was an East Texas A&M University student, though the event took place off-campus. The Commerce Police Department is investigating with assistance from East Texas A&M University Police and Texas Rangers.
Commerce Police Department, Responding agency; East Texas A&M University Police, Assisting with investigation; Texas Rangers, Providing investigation resources